A survey (n=~5,000) on Tuesday from SellCell shows that 18% of Android users are considering an iPhone 13. This number is down 15% from 2020.
iOS 15
AdGuard: 'People Should be Worried About Apple CSAM Detection'
Adblocking company AdGuard is the latest to offer commentary on Apple’s controversial decision to detect CSAM in iCloud Photos. The team ponders ways to block it using their AdGuard DNS technology.
We consider preventing uploading the safety voucher to iCloud and blocking CSAM detection within AdGuard DNS. How can it be done? It depends on the way CSAM detection is implemented, and before we understand it in details, we can promise nothing particular.
Who knows what this base can turn into if Apple starts cooperating with some third parties? The base goes in, the voucher goes out. Each of the processes can be obstructed, but right now we are not ready to claim which solution is better and whether it can be easily incorporated into AdGuard DNS. Research and testing are required.
Could BreezoMeter’s New Wildfire Tracker Come to Apple Weather?
BreezoMeter has launched a Wildfire Tracker that provides real-time detection of wildfire perimeters.
How to Start Using Custom iCloud Domains for Email
Custom iCloud domains have recently become available for subscribers as part of iCloud+. Here’s where to find the setting.
Podcasts
Speed Testing iOS 15 Beta 6 and iOS 14.7.1
The latest beta of iOS 15 is available now for both developers and the public. The team over at Geeky Gadgets have put the newest build through its paces on a number of devices, both new and older. They’ve also compared boot-up times and app speeds to iOS 14.7.1 on the same devices. The results of speed testing iOS 15 Beta 6 and iOS 14.7.1 seem a bit surprising.
In the speed test with the iPhone XR the device running the new iOS 15 beta 6 was the first handset to boot up. There were no major speed improvements in the apps.
In the final speed test with the iPhone 11 the device running the iOS 14.7.1 softwarewas the first to boot up, there are no noticeable speed improvements in the apps.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 15 Public Beta 6 for iPhone and iPad
Apple released iOS 15 public beta 6 for iPhone and iPadOS 15 public beta 6 for iPad on Wednesday, hot on the heels of Tuesday’s developer beta releases.
Apple’s NeuralHash Algorithm for CSAM Detection Has Been Extracted
Apple’s NeuralHash algorithm it will use to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has been extracted from a device and rebuilt using Python.
iOS 15 Developer Beta 6 is Out with Another Safari Redesign
Apple released iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 developer beta 6 on Tuesday with another mobile Safari address bar redesign.
Apple Pulls SharePlay from Initial iOS 15 Release this Fall
Apple says SharePlay won’t be available in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and macOS Monterey when they ship this fall. The shared experience video streaming feature for FaceTime will show up as an update some time later in the fall.
Mac Gaming, Crypto Credit Cards, iOS 15, with Jeff Butts - ACM 553
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts talk about the current state of Mac gaming, with Jeff focusing on improved Mac support at Steam. They also dive deeper into crypto credit cards where you can either spend your crypto and/or earn cryptocurrency rewards like Bitcoin on your purchases. And, Jeff has been deep into iOS 15 betas, and he talks about some of his favorite new features.
Apple Releases iOS 15 Public Beta 5, Omitting Certain Information
On Wednesday Apple released iOS | iPadOS 15 public beta 5 for testers. It includes a host of bug fixes and improvements.
Apple Seeds Fifth Developer Betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and tvOS 15
Apple released the fifth developer betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and tvOS 15 to those enrolled in the program.
iOS 15: How to Create Smart Folders in Apple Notes
Like Smart Lists in Reminders there is a similar feature in Apple Notes called Smart Folders that use the new tagging tool.
iOS 15 Adds Built-In Relaxation Sounds Called ‘Background Sounds’
You may not need to use a third-party relaxation app anymore. With iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Apple has added soothing sounds built into the OS.
Podcasts
iOS 15 Public Beta 4 Released for Apple Users
A few days after seeding public beta 4 for developers running iOS 15 | iPadOS 15, public beta testers can now install the release.
Apple to Limit Siri Interactions With Third-Party Apps in iOS 15
According to a support article for developers, Apple is deprecating some SiriKit intents and commands for third-party apps.
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Dev Beta 4 Out Now
Apple seeded the fourth developer beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 which introduces a new Safari tab interface for iPad.
iPadOS 15: How to Create Smart Lists in the Reminders App
Reminders in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is getting a new feature called Smart Lists. These help you create lists using specific parameters.
Public Beta 2 for iOS 15, iPadOS 15 Adds Refinements
On Friday Apple released the second public betas for iOS 15 | iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8. This arrives a couple of days after the latest developer betas.
Security Friday: News Old and New, and Future Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-16
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss updates to previous Security Friday news, and a couple of items coming to Firefox and iOS.
